Hazardous weather outlook forecasts possible snow in Utah’s Dixie

ST. GEORGE — The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday for the western two-thirds of Utah, including Utah’s Dixie, Zion National Park, Lake Powell and the southern mountains of the state.

Day one – Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected through Thursday night.

Days two through seven – Friday through Wednesday

Increasing south winds ahead of a cold front could become locally strong in the southwestern valleys on Friday. This strong cold front will slowly cross the outlook area from north to south Friday through midday Saturday.

“Heavy snow will accompany the cold front with significant snow accumulation in the mountains, southwest Wyoming and the northern, western and central Utah valleys,” the alert states. “Even Utah’s Dixie may see some snow with this storm Saturday.”

Locally heavy snow showers will continue across the outlook area through Saturday night.

Persons planning travel anywhere in the outlook area Friday afternoon through early Sunday should be prepared for winter driving conditions in snow and allow for plenty of extra time to reach their destinations.

There is the potential for some additional snow across the northern outlook area Monday.

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Kimberly Scott is a lifetime resident of Southern Utah. In 2013, Kimberly joined St. George News as a vital member of its editing, reporting and administrative team. She is passionate about engaging communities through writing and is dedicated to providing complete and accurate coverage of both anticipated and breaking news.